'Georgia Through Its Folktales' by Michael Berman & Ketevan Kalandadze

The book ‘Georgia Through Its Folktales' by Michael Berman & Ketevan Kalandadze is a collection of Georgian folk tales that received excellent reviews from various publishers and reviewers. According to the Midwest Book Review, Oregon, USA: " 'Georgia Through Its Folktales' gathers a smorgasbord of classic folktales from the Republic of Georgia, many of which have never been translated into English before. A handful of black-and-white illustrations enhance this treasury of classic, fantastic stories which reveal a glimpse into the minds of the men and women who call Georgia home - such as the reworking of Genesis into a story that suggests the Georgians were last in line when God gave them land, so God gave them his garden - the small yet fertile and heavenly patch of land that is Georgia. A wondrous collection, deserving of the highest recommendation especially for library folktale shelves."

"The stories collated here are a mix of morality tales and good old fashioned fairy tales, some of which haven't before appeared in translation. You get a sense of the wealth of culture in these stories of princes, hunters and animals. A very enjoyable and illuminating read. Review by Tania Ahsan, Editor of Kindred Spirit Magazine UK on Thu, 06 Jan 2011"